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Tough Mudder event coming to Maine

Westbrook will be dealing with an invasion of very fit, but dirty athletes later this year.

The city will be hosting an event called, Tough Mudder, which is described as a race in which the participants run, crawl and trudge through a military-style obstacle course.

It’s quite the challenge.

It’s a series with events around the globe and is expected to pour $9 million into the local economy.

Organizers said it will likely bring as many as 2,000 or more athletes to Westbrook.

"I think once people get a look at that and get a taste of what this event is all about I think we're going to be inundated with people who try it for the first time as well,” said Bill Baker, with the city of Westbrook.

The event is scheduled for Aug. 23 and 24 at Sunset Ridge Golf Links.

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